Contributors


Robyn Quesada

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Growing from Embarrassment to Admiration of My Mother’s Breast Cancer

At 12 years of age, I felt embarrassed by my mother’s cancer, but at 47, I see her as the strongest, most beautiful warrior I’ve ever known.


Katina Bland

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Unmet Needs in the Management of EGFR Exon 20–Positive NSCLC

Before closing out their discussion on treatment for EGFR Exon 20–Positive NSCLC, experts discuss prominent unmet needs in this setting.


Dr. Jared Weiss

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Improving Distant Control in Lung Cancer With JNJ-1900 and Keytruda

Combining JNJ-1900 with Keytruda may improve distant control of lung cancer, explained by Dr. Jared Weiss.


Diane Kennedy

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Support Systems and Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach

Panelists discuss City of Hope’s multidisciplinary approach, highlighting pharmacists providing medication guidance, social workers offering emotional support, and palliative care specialists managing symptoms, while consultants like cardiologists and infectious disease experts address specific health issues to ensure coordinated, personalized care; complementary therapies such as acupuncture and mindfulness help manage side effects like neuropathy, and support groups foster community and resilience among patients and caregivers throughout their myeloma journey.


Marjorie Carter

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Oncology Nurses Combine Expertise With Compassion

One oncology nurse shows the power of compassion and knowledge with every patient she cares for.


Hannah Clarke

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Padcev Plus Keytruda Doesn’t Worsen Quality of Life in Bladder Cancer

Padcev and Keytruda improve survival and progression among patients with bladder cancer, but don’t adversely impact pain, functioning or quality of life.


Martha Ellen Johnson

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My Sister Has Cancer

When I visit my sister with cancer, I like to make up stories.


Dr. Geoffrey B. Pelz

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Minimally Invasive Surgery Transforms Lung Cancer Recovery

Robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery reduces recovery time for those with lung cancer, allowing some to leave the hospital the day after surgery.


James J. Brown

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A Poem About My Wife's Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

This poem is a reflection of some of my thoughts and feelings when my wife received a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer.


Mindy C. Fast

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My Decision to Receive CAR-T Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma

I decided to receive CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma when my previous regimen stopped working and now, I'm living my best life.


Morgan Newman

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When Cancer Advocacy Becomes a Lifeline

Cancer survivor Morgan Newman shares how self-advocacy helped her overcome barriers to care and find the support she needed after treatment.


Sharon Snowton

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Cancer Brought Me to Sharon in Wonderland

When I received a diagnosis of uterine cancer, I felt like I was falling into Wonderland, just like Alice.



Mary Donohue

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My Community of Support During Multiple Cancers

My oncologist said that having a supportive community during cancer is just as important as treatment and I could not agree more — it makes me thankful.


Antonia DePace

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A ‘Miraculous Class of Drugs’ to Increase Accessibility in Lung Cancer

Recent results may lead to more checkpoint inhibitor options and lower treatment prices, giving accessibility to more patients with lung cancer worldwide.



Q. R. Williams

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Caregivers are a Ribbon of Family

Caregivers are tailor-made to help patients and survivors through their cancer experiences.


Sharon Murphy

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The Invitation from Breast Cancer

A two-time breast cancer survivor, I danced above the invitation it first offered me.


Dr. Andreas M. Kaiser

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Colostomies and Colon Cancer, a Lifesaving Choice, Not a Last Resort

Dr. Andreas M. Kaiser explains how a colostomy may preserve a patient’s health and help to avoid colorectal cancer complications.


Cecilia Vettraino Strine

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Finding My Cancer Community Was a Serendipitous Experience

I was thankful to find the Imerman Angels after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.


Mary Leban

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How a Young Patient With Cancer Made Me a Better Nurse

An oncology nurse recalls how a young patient with Ewing sarcoma she helped care for taught her about bravery and being honest with patients. Here, she writes how he made her a better nurse.


Golden Kelvins

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Moremi, a Girl Who Fought Through Cancer

A young girl once fought as hard as she could though cancer.


Anna Mahjar-Barducci

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Compassionate Care Goes A Long Way When Receiving Treatment for Cancer

A patient with cancer recalls how the love her care team showed her during her treatment made such a difference in her journey to recovery. Her hope: That more patients with cancer around the world can find doctors who treat them as a person, and not just a case.


Kathryn Johnson, DNP

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Why Relationships are Key When Caring For Patients With MPNs

Building long-term trust with providers can help patients with MPNs feel supported, encourage them to speak up and navigate care with confidence.


Kristin R. Kelly

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Cancer Is a Strange, Unconventional Fairy Tale

A woman with breast cancer describes her cancer journey as an unconventional fairy tale, with hope scattered within the darkness.


Sherry King

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An Entire Team's Effort to Care for Patients With Cancer

One person credits an entire oncology nurse team for going above and beyond during cancer treatment.


LeAnn Hahn

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An Oncology Nurse Wears Many Hats

A cancer survivor details how her oncology nurse was also a therapist and social worker for patients as they received chemotherapy.


Chris Matthews

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Like a Vessel

A breast cancer survivor writes a poem about feeling adrift after treatment.


Lacey Buchorn

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3 Things Cancer Survivors Need to Remember: From Someone Who Has Been There

“Spending over a third of my life as a cancer survivor, I’ve learned a few lessons along the way,” said Lacey, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia 13 years ago.


Erin Pierce, M.S.N., APRN, FNP-C

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A Trailblazer in Oncology Nursing and Research

Gayle S. Jameson, M.S.N, ACNP-BC, AOCN, is a trailblazer whose expertise and compassion have made a profound impact on oncology care.